In Teotitlán del Valle, the dancers of the Danza de la Pluma (Feather dance), make a solemn commitment to their faith and to their community to dance for three years at each of the four major annual religious festivals in their village. 2022 brings a new group and the festival honoring Preciosa Sangre de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo the first of their public performances for the residents of their village and visitors. They dance four times during this festival — two half days and two full (7 hours) days.
July 5, 2022…
July 6, 2022…
On the superficial level, the Danza relates the story of the Conquest — the Spanish, Moctezuma, his allies, and Malinche/Doña Maria. But, as is the genius of art, it reaches into our hearts and souls and explores and communicates the truths we know and feel.
In 2022, they will dance again for Natividad de la Virgen María in September, Rosario de la Virgen María in October, and the Fiesta a la Virgen de Guadalupe on December 12.
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Wow!
Teotitlán del Valle is one of my favorite places in Oaxaca!
Love all the movement and colors – and I see the castillo in the background! Haven’t seen one for a long time. Were you there for it?
Alas, I didn’t stay up late enough for the castillo, toritos, and fuegos artificiales — although I heard the latter!
I always love your posts and photos. The movement captured, the colors, textures, moments. Fantastic!
Thank you. As you may have gathered, this feeds my soul!